Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge Hold Air Force Small Arms Expert

Air Force Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon)

95mm (diameter with crown) without strap

oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout

a maltese cross in white enamel

traces of glue residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

Canada, CEF. A 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Cap Badge Hold Air Force Small Arms ExpertIn blackened pickled copper, unmarked, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs are intact but appear to be re solder replacements, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Dauphin, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed December 15, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. A. G. Gillespie with a strength of 32 officers and 1,035 other